Can kindness actually make us healthier? In this eye-opening episode of Beyond Trauma, Dr. Kelli Harding, physician, public health expert, and author of The Rabbit Effect, shares groundbreaking research on how our social world—especially our capacity for kindness—shapes our physical health outcomes.
Dr. Harding helps us redefine kindness, not as a soft extra, but as a scientifically supported force that can lower risk factors, improve recovery time, and even extend our healthspan. We explore what it means to build connection, the impact of social isolation, and how small acts of generosity, like a heartfelt hug or recalling a moment of kindness, can transform our well-being.
Here's what you can expect to learn:
- The compelling story behind The Rabbit Effect
- Ways to take control of your health and others, starting right now.
- The definition of kindness and its role in healing
- Scientific evidence linking kindness to better physical health
- The impact of social connection on disease risk and recovery
- How does life purpose contribute to longevity
- What’s within our sphere of control to create healthier lives
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